Fisheries New Zealand Scholarships 2026
The Fisheries New Zealand Scholarships 2026 support undergraduate and master’s study in marine‑related fields at New Zealand universities. Applications close on 31 Oct 2025 and provide up to NZD 20,000 per year. Open only to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who meet specific academic and research requirements.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
All subjects offered at the university
Fisheries New Zealand Scholarships 2026
These scholarships are offered by Fisheries New Zealand for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in marine‑related subjects at any New Zealand university.
Key Details
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Scholarship value: Up to NZD 20,000 per year (partial funding)
Eligibility
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and must undertake full‑time study in New Zealand. They must also disclose any other scholarships they hold.
Master’s Scholarship
- Must be eligible for a Master of Science (MSc) at a New Zealand university.
- Requires a suitable university supervisor and a NIWA or Fisheries New Zealand technical advisor.
- Study must commence within six months of award.
Undergraduate Scholarship
- Must complete at least two statistics, computer programming, or mathematics courses, with a marine biology course in the third year.
- Must enrol in at least one of those courses in the second year.
For more information and to apply, visit the official Fisheries New Zealand Scholarships 2026 page.
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